Mike Davis criticizes Nurullo Aliev after UFC Abu Dhabi defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Mike Davis lost to Nurullo Aliev by unanimous decision during a preliminary fight at UFC Abu Dhabi. Aliev executed eight takedowns and controlled the match for over 12 minutes, though he only landed 13 significant strikes. Davis expressed frustration at Aliev's fighting style, feeling it lacked aggression despite the victory. This loss marks Davis's second in three fights, dropping his overall UFC record to 5-3. He recently signed a four-fight contract, meaning he likely needs a win in his next bout to solidify his position.
- •Davis lost by unanimous decision after eight takedowns from Aliev.
- •Match featured 12:25 of control time for Aliev.
- •Davis expressed frustration over Aliev's fight strategy.
- •This loss drops Davis's UFC record to 5-3.
- •Davis signed a new four-fight contract recently.
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Davis: Nurullo Aliev did zero damage, 'worst fighter I've ever fought'
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Davis Trashes Nurullo Aliev Following UFC Abu Dhabi Loss
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Video! Mike Davis Throws Post-Fight Temper Tantrum After UFC Abu Dhabi Loss
"UFC lightweight Mike Davis trashed opponent Nurullo Aliev after losing a unanimous decision to him at UFC Abu Dhabi. In a preliminary card fight, Aliev repeatedly took down Davis over and over again en route to a unanimous decision win. But while Aliev had eight takedowns and 12:25 of control time, he only landed 13 […] The post Mike Davis Trashes Nurullo Aliev Following UFC Abu Dhabi Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
"Mike Davis is not happy following his unanimous decision loss to wrestler Nurullo Aliev earlier today (Sat., July 25, 2026) at UFC Abu Dhabi and he’s letting the promotion know all about it. Saturday’s “Prelims” fight opposite Aliev was always going to be a tough task for Davis. That’s because Aliev brought an undefeated pro […]
"Mike Davis is beyond frustrated with how his fight with Nurullo Aliev played out.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 12:20 AMMike Davis: Nurullo Aliev did zero damage, 'worst fighter I've ever fought'
Mike Davis is beyond frustrated with how his fight with Nurullo Aliev played out.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:10 PMMike Davis Trashes Nurullo Aliev Following UFC Abu Dhabi Loss
UFC lightweight Mike Davis trashed opponent Nurullo Aliev after losing a unanimous decision to him at UFC Abu Dhabi. In a preliminary card fight, Aliev repeatedly took down Davis over and over again en route to a unanimous decision win. But while Aliev had eight takedowns and 12:25 of control time, he only landed 13 […] The post Mike Davis Trashes Nurullo Aliev Following UFC Abu Dhabi Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:00 PMVideo! Mike Davis Throws Post-Fight Temper Tantrum After UFC Abu Dhabi Loss
Mike Davis is not happy following his unanimous decision loss to wrestler Nurullo Aliev earlier today (Sat., July 25, 2026) at UFC Abu Dhabi and he’s letting the promotion know all about it. Saturday’s “Prelims” fight opposite Aliev was always going to be a tough task for Davis. That’s because Aliev brought an undefeated pro […]
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